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Today depart for Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Please note:
• Some customers may depart on Day 0 and arrive Day 1.
• Some customers may land into Johannesburg on Day 1 and fly to Victoria Falls on Day 2. If an additional night is required due to flight scheduling TripADeal will provide the accommodation.
• Some customers will transit through Johannesburg airport, please do not leave the airport, you will need to collect your baggage and re-check in for the next flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls. Flight Scheduling will be outlined in your travel packs 4-6 weeks prior to departure. Some customers may have up to a 7 hour layover in Perth during the daytime.
• Some customers may fly into Livingstone, Zambia which is just opposite Victoria Falls township in Zimbabwe. They will then transfer across the border to Victoria Falls. Customers who fly to Livingstone will be required to get a KAZA Tourist Visa which covers both Zimbabwe and Zambia and costs $50 USD (approximately $70 AUD). Flight schedules will be outlined in the travel pack 4-6 weeks prior to departure.
Meals included: In-Flight
Upon arrival into Victoria Falls you will be met and transferred to the lodge. Check-in will be from 14:00 onwards, luggage can be stored at the hotel if you arrive earlier at the lodge. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this magnificent lodge and its beautiful surroundings.
Situated on a plateau just 4 kilometres from majestic Victoria Falls, the award-winning Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is surrounded by the wilds of Africa and offers an unforgettable experience. The sunset-facing rooms offer endless views of the African bush stretching to the horizon, which includes a waterhole frequently visited by elephants, buffalo, kudu and other wildlife, as well as a rich variety of birds.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls or Similar
Meals included: None
This morning you will be collected from the lodge and transferred to the waterfalls. Visiting Victoria Falls is truly an awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; that humbling feeling that you are witnessing one of nature's supreme masterpieces. No photograph can begin to depict reality and nothing prepares you for your first sight.
The tour is conducted in the morning (approximately 3 hours). En route, you may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’, where you may stop and take photos. You will be accompanied through the rainforest by a qualified guide who will give a brief history of the falls, as well as detailing the flora, fauna, birds, wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist travellers with photographs whilst visiting the most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are also provided when required. After the tour, return to the lodge.
In the late afternoon, you will be picked up and transferred to the jetty for an exciting Zambezi Sundowner Cruise. The Zambezi Sunset Cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River. Keep your eyes peeled to spot the variety of game; including hippo, crocodile and elephants, as well as the many different bird species. The cruise includes finger snacks, beer, wine, local spirits and soft drinks.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls or Similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Enjoy a full day at leisure, relax at the lodge and make use of the great facilities while reminiscing about the events of the trip so far. Discover the famous Buffalo Bar, or swim in the two-tiered swimming pool overlooking the bushland. If a relaxing day isn't on the cards, choose to embark on a full day optional Chobe excursion.
Optional Activity: Full Day Chobe Tour - $350 AUD per person
A Chobe Day Trip is the ideal opportunity to experience the amazing fauna and flora that Africa has to offer, with the world-renowned ‘Chobe National Park’ only a mere 80 kilometres away. Guests will get a chance to experience the Park on a game drive and a boat cruise. Chobe National Park is well known for its large herds of elephants that frequently visit the Chobe River on a daily basis. In the dry season, an estimate of up to 85,000 elephants can be dispersed within the Chobe National Park, where the majority of them can be found along the river. Apart from the herds of elephants, Chobe also has lots more to offer. The Park has lion, leopard, buffalo and a whole host of antelope like sable, puku, kudu, eland, roan and many others. The river is filled with big pods of hippos and some of the biggest crocodiles in Africa.
You will be picked up from your Victoria Falls hotel and transferred to the Kazungula border where a Botswana guide will meet you. You will proceed straight to a morning cruise where you will spend the morning game viewing along the Chobe River. The cruise will end at around midday and you will go to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, you will board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park. Following this you will be taken back to the Kazungula Border where you will be met by the Zimbabwean guide for your return transfer to Victoria Falls arriving in the evening.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls or Similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast you will check-out of the lodge and be transferred to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. Upon arrival, make use of the complimentary hotel shuttle which will take you to the hotel where you may enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
Please note: The hotel offers a Complimentary Airport Shuttle which runs from 05:15 until 23:00. The shuttle picks up at the airport every half past and on the hour (00H00 and 00H30) and departs from the hotel every quarter to and quarter past (00H15 and 00H45). The shuttle can be collected at the airport at the Bus Terminal behind the InterContinental Hotel.
Overnight: Protea Hotel O.R Tambo Airport or similar, Johannesburg, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning depart at 10:00 and be transferred onwards to your five-star safari lodge in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve (approximately 210 kilometres). Arrive in time for lunch, served at 14:00, followed by your first afternoon game drive.
Pilanesberg Game Reserve is set in the crater of a long extinct volcano, and ranks among the largest of the parks in South Africa. It’s situated within the transition zone between the dry Kalahari and the wetter Lowveld vegetation, commonly referred to as Bushveld. Unique overlaps of mammals, birds and vegetation occur because of this transition zone. The fascinating combination of geology, landscape and rainfall gives rise to different patterns of vegetation - wide open grasslands, steep hill slopes, rocky outcrops, wooded valleys, thickets and thickly wooded gorges. Pilanesberg accommodates virtually every mammal of southern Africa and is also home to healthy populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo. A wide variety of rare and common species exist here such as the nocturnal brown hyaena, the fleet-footed cheetah and the majestic sable. Bird watching is excellent with over 300 species recorded.
Ivory Tree Game Lodge is a five-star game lodge located inside the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The lodge’s thatched rooms are elegantly furnished with African themes and each comes with a patio, air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. The main area consists of two lounges, a cocktail bar, dining room, outdoor pool and a fire pit. The safari lodge experience includes guided game drives in a 10-seater safari vehicle through the magnificent game reserve. Other activities offered in the surrounding area include archery, quad biking and bird watching (not included - available at extra cost).
Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the reserve. Game drives are conducted in comfortable, open 4X4 Land Rovers accompanied by professional English speaking field rangers and trackers, ensuring an informative and detailed safari experience. Keep your cameras ready for some incredible photo opportunities. Return to the lodge mid-morning for breakfast and a little R&R before heading out again to spot more wildlife on an evening safari. Afterwards, wind down your evening with a few sundowners before dinner.
Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Discover new and exciting areas of Pilanesberg Game Reserve and its diverse wildlife with another early morning and evening game drive.
Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
This morning after breakfast you will be picked up at 06:00 and transferred to Pretoria, (approximately 160 kilometres). After a welcome reception in Pretoria, board the train where you will begin your luxury three-night rail experience on board the famous Rovos Rail ‘Pride of Africa’ train, boarding will begin at 09:30.
Guests need to be at the station no later than 8:00am, please ensure that all baggage is accounted for, as there will not be time to turn around for missing luggage.
The Rovos Rail company operates two restored classic trains, each with 20 renovated original coaches; some from before the 1920s! Each train accommodates a maximum of 72 passengers in luxury and style. The trains feature traditional authentic furnishings and classic decor with classic wooden panelling a feature throughout. Elegance and grandeur are evident throughout all the coaches and are matched by exceptional service and cuisine.
Please note: There is a dress code for Rovos Rail journey. Days on board are smart casual: neat, conventional yet relatively informal in style combining casual and formal clothing pieces whilst evening attire is more formal: for gentlemen, a jacket and tie is a minimum requirement, while for ladies a cocktail/evening dress is suggested.
Overnight: Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Today, enjoy the scenery as you travel to Kimberley. Breakfast is served between 07:00 and 09:45. At approximately 10:00 you will arrive in Kimberley where you will board a bus for a guided tour of this historical city, including its Diamond Mine Museum and the extraordinary Big Hole on the outskirts of the city. Return to the train at around 12.30 and enjoy lunch in the dining cars. Continue west onwards to Matjiesfontein this evening.
Overnight: Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Enjoy breakfast this morning, which is served in the dining cars until 10:00. The train travels through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. Over millions of years, volcanic matter was ground down and deposited as silt upon the seabed to form what geologists call the Karoo system.
After lunch, there is a chance for you to disembark the train at Whitehill Siding and walk the 5 kilometres into Matjiesfontein. A member of staff will accompany the group. Disembark at Matjiesfontein for an opportunity to stroll through the historic village. Of special interest is the museum on the platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the Lord Milner Hotel.
Overnight: Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
This morning, enjoy breakfast aboard the train until 09:30. Arrive at Cape Town Station for around 10.00am. Upon arrival into Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to the hotel where you can enjoy an evening at leisure.
The Cape Milner is an oasis in Cape Town where you can enjoy modern comforts away from home. Situated in the trendy central suburb of Tamboerskloof at the foot of Table Mountain, The Cape Milner Hotel is close to the V&A Waterfront as well as the pristine white beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. The hotel is a short 5-10 minute drive/taxi to the pristine white beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton and 5-8 minute drive/taxi from the V&A Waterfront.
Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch
Enjoy a free day at leisure to experience the vibrant city of Cape Town. Alternatively, you can take part in an optional activity (not included).
Optional Activity: Cape Town Half Day City Tour: $110 per person
Situated below Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head, Cape Town offers a rich cultural and industrial heritage, grand splendour and an assurance of activity & excitement. This optional tour is a geographical and cultural extravaganza, showing you Cape Town, from its historical beginnings to the dazzling, modern city it is today. The tour commences with a visit to Table Mountain (weather permitting; cable car fee not included). Enjoy panoramic views over the Mother City and Robben Island in the distance lying sleepily in Table Bay harbour. In the heart of the city enjoy a short walk through the Company Gardens. From squirrels to a variety of plant life, it’s just a happy place to soak up some ‘Cape Town vibes’ and enjoy the aviaries and fishponds.
On the Wale Street end of the garden you will find a monument which was created to commemorate the life and work of Desmond Tutu – lovingly referred to by South Africans as “The Arch” and a tribute to the values of the South African Constitution. Arch for Arch was installed beside historic St. Georges Cathedral aka “People’s Cathedral” for its role in the resistance against apartheid. Step inside the Slave Lodge which explores the history of these unwilling immigrants and how they have contributed to the richness and diversity of South African history. As you drive through the city you shall get a feel for the cultural melting pot that it is. End the tour with a stop at Truth Café, a ‘steampunk inspired’ artisan coffee shop serving all hand-roasted coffees in a vintage cast-iron drum (any meals for own account). Return to your hotel upon completion of the tour where you may enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast
This awe-inspiring tour (approximately 9 hours) to the towering headland known as Cape Point encompasses magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, and picturesque coastal villages. The Cape Peninsula is one of the world's most scenic areas and stretches from the city centre all the way to Cape Point. In Simon’s Town you will stop for the chance to see penguins and enjoy some lunch (not included). On the way back you will also visit the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Note: The drive via Chapman's Peak is subject to the road being open. Ou Kaapse Weg (mountain pass in Cape Town) will be used as an alternative route when necessary.
Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast
Take this day at your own leisure with the opportunity to explore all that Cape Town has to offer or choose to embark on an optional excursion.
Optional Activity: Full Day Cape Winelands Tour - $160 per person
This morning after breakfast depart on a full day Cape Winelands Tour. This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Head to the heart of South Africa’s wine industry, Stellenbosch. Beautiful and culturally rich, the region is steeped in South African history. Walk down the canal-lined avenues, in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings. Enjoy the first wine tasting of the day at the Waterford Estate or similar.
Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, historically dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town in a most picturesque valley retains a French Huguenot style. Enjoy a wine tasting before enjoying the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of the many award winning restaurants (lunch is not included). Onward to Paarl, one of the Cape’s first farming districts. The town is set at the foot of the cluster of remarkable granite domes from which it takes its name. The last stop for the day is at a wine estate on the Paarl wine route. Return to the bustle of city life after an enthralling day in the countryside, arriving back at the hotel early evening.
Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred to Cape Town Airport for your return flight back to Australia (or New Zealand).
Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight
Please note: Some flights may arrive +1 day later.
Today depart for Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Please note:
• Please note that some customers may depart on day 0 and arrive Day 1.
• Some customers may land into Johannesburg on Day 1 and fly to Victoria Falls on Day 2. If an additional night is required due to flight scheduling TripADeal will provide the accommodation.
• Some customers will transit through Johannesburg airport, please do not leave the airport, you will need to collect your baggage and re-check in for the next flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls. Flight Scheduling will be outlined in your travel packs 4-6 weeks prior to departure. Some customers may have up to a 7 hour layover in Perth during the daytime.
• Some customers may fly into Livingstone, Zambia which is just opposite Victoria Falls township in Zimbabwe. They will then transfer across the border to Victoria Falls. Customers who fly to Livingstone will be required to get a KAZA Tourist Visa which covers both Zimbabwe and Zambia and costs $50 USD (approximately $70 AUD). Flight scheduling will be outlined in the travel pack 4-6 weeks prior to departure.
Meals included: In-Flight
Upon arrival into Victoria Falls you will be met and transferred to the lodge. Check-in will be from 14:00 onwards, luggage can be stored at the hotel if you arrive earlier at the lodge. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore this magnificent lodge and its beautiful surroundings.
Situated on a plateau just 4 kilometres from majestic Victoria Falls, the award-winning Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is surrounded by the wilds of Africa and offers an unforgettable experience. The sunset-facing rooms offer endless views of the African bush stretching to the horizon, which includes a waterhole frequently visited by elephants, buffalo, kudu and other wildlife, as well as a rich variety of birds.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls or Similar
Meals included: None
This morning you will be collected from the lodge and transferred to the waterfalls. Visiting Victoria Falls is truly an awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; that humbling feeling that you are witnessing one of nature's supreme masterpieces. No photograph can begin to depict reality and nothing prepares you for your first sight.
The tour is conducted in the morning (approximately 3 hours). En route, you may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’, where you may stop and take photos. You will be accompanied through the rainforest by a qualified guide who will give a brief history of the falls, as well as detailing the flora, fauna, birds, wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist travellers with photographs whilst visiting the most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are also provided when required. After the tour, return to the lodge.
In the late afternoon, you will be picked up and transferred to the jetty for an exciting Zambezi Sundowner Cruise. The Zambezi Sunset Cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River. Keep your eyes peeled to spot the variety of game; including hippo, crocodile and elephants, as well as the many different bird species. The cruise includes finger snacks, beer, wine, local spirits and soft drinks.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls or Similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Enjoy a full day at leisure, relax at the lodge and make use of the great facilities while reminiscing about the events of the trip so far. Discover the famous Buffalo Bar, or swim in the two-tiered swimming pool overlooking the bushland. If a relaxing day isn't on the cards, choose to embark on a full day optional Chobe excursion.
Optional Activity: Full Day Chobe Tour - $350 AUD per person
A Chobe Day Trip is the ideal opportunity to experience the amazing fauna and flora that Africa has to offer, with the world renowned ‘Chobe National Park’ only a mere 80 kilometres away. Guests will get a chance to experience the Park on a game drive and a boat cruise. Chobe National Park is well known for its large herds of elephants that frequently visit the Chobe River on a daily basis. In the dry season an estimate of up to 85,000 elephants can be dispersed within the Chobe National Park, where the majority of them can be found along the river. Apart from the herds of elephants, Chobe also has lots more to offer. The Park has lion, leopard, buffalo and a whole host of antelope like sable, puku, kudu, eland, roan and many others. The river is filled with big pods of hippos and some of the biggest crocodiles in Africa.
You will be picked up from your Victoria Falls hotel and transferred to the Kazungula border where a Botswana guide will meet you. You will proceed straight to a morning cruise where you will spend the morning game viewing along the Chobe River. The cruise will end at around midday and you will go to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, you will board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park. Following this you will be taken back to the Kazungula Border where you will be met by the Zimbabwean guide for your return transfer to Victoria Falls arriving in the evening.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls or Similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today after breakfast you will check-out of the lodge and be transferred to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. Upon arrival, make use of the complimentary hotel shuttle which will take you to the hotel where you may enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
Please note: The hotel offers a Complimentary Airport Shuttle which runs from 05:15 until 23:00. The shuttle picks up at the airport every half past and on the hour (00H00 and 00H30) and departs from the hotel every quarter to and quarter past (00H15 and 00H45). The shuttle can be collected at the airport at the Bus Terminal behind the InterContinental Hotel.
Overnight: Protea Hotel O.R Tambo Airport or similar, Johannesburg, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning depart at 10:00 and be transferred onwards to your five-star safari lodge in the Pilanesberg Game Reserve (approximately 210 kilometres). Arrive in time for lunch, served at 14:00, followed by your first afternoon game drive.
Pilanesberg Game Reserve is set in the crater of a long extinct volcano, and ranks among the largest of the parks in South Africa. It’s situated within the transition zone between the dry Kalahari and the wetter Lowveld vegetation, commonly referred to as Bushveld. Unique overlaps of mammals, birds and vegetation occur because of this transition zone. The fascinating combination of geology, landscape and rainfall gives rise to different patterns of vegetation - wide open grasslands, steep hill slopes, rocky outcrops, wooded valleys, thickets and thickly wooded gorges. Pilanesberg accommodates virtually every mammal of southern Africa and is also home to healthy populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo. A wide variety of rare and common species exist here such as the nocturnal brown hyaena, the fleet-footed cheetah and the majestic sable. Bird watching is excellent with over 300 species recorded.
Ivory Tree Game Lodge is a five-star game lodge located inside the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. The lodge’s thatched rooms are elegantly furnished with African themes and each comes with a patio, air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. The main area consists of two lounges, a cocktail bar, dining room, outdoor pool and a fire pit. The safari lodge experience includes guided game drives in a 10-seater safari vehicle through the magnificent game reserve. Other activities offered in the surrounding area include archery, quad biking and bird watching (not included - available at extra cost).
Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the reserve. Game drives are conducted in comfortable, open 4X4 Land Rovers accompanied by professional English speaking field rangers and trackers, ensuring an informative and detailed safari experience. Keep your cameras ready for some incredible photo opportunities. Return to the lodge mid-morning for breakfast and a little R&R before heading out again to spot more wildlife on an evening safari. Afterwards, wind down your evening with a few sundowners before dinner.
Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Discover new and exciting areas of Pilanesberg Game Reserve and its diverse wildlife with another early morning and evening game drive.
Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
This morning after breakfast you will be picked up at 06:00 and transferred to Pretoria, (approximately 160 kilometres). After a welcome reception in Pretoria, board the train where you will begin your luxury three-night rail experience on board the famous Rovos Rail ‘Pride of Africa’ train, boarding will begin at 09:30.
Guests need to be at the station no later than 8:00am, please ensure that all baggage is accounted for, as there will not be time to turn around for missing luggage.
The Rovos Rail company operates two restored classic trains, each with 20 renovated original coaches; some from before the 1920s! Each train accommodates a maximum of 72 passengers in luxury and style. The trains feature traditional authentic furnishings and classic decor with classic wooden panelling a feature throughout. Elegance and grandeur are evident throughout all the coaches and are matched by exceptional service and cuisine.
Please note: There is a dress code for Rovos Rail journey. Days on board are smart casual: neat, conventional yet relatively informal in style combining casual and formal clothing pieces whilst evening attire is more formal: for gentlemen, a jacket and tie is a minimum requirement, while for ladies a cocktail/evening dress is suggested.
Overnight: Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Today, enjoy the scenery as you travel to Kimberley. Breakfast is served between 07:00 and 09:45. At approximately 10:00 you will arrive in Kimberley where you will board a bus for a guided tour of this historical city, including its Diamond Mine Museum and the extraordinary Big Hole on the outskirts of the city. Return to the train at around 12.30 and enjoy lunch in the dining cars. Continue west onwards to Matjiesfontein this evening.
Overnight: Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Enjoy breakfast this morning, which is served in the dining cars until 10:00. The train travels through the Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an enormous inland sea. Over millions of years, volcanic matter was ground down and deposited as silt upon the seabed to form what geologists call the Karoo system.
After lunch, there is a chance for you to disembark the train at Whitehill Siding and walk the 5 kilometres into Matjiesfontein. A member of staff will accompany the group. Disembark at Matjiesfontein for an opportunity to stroll through the historic village. Of special interest is the museum on the platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the Lord Milner Hotel.
Overnight: Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
This morning, enjoy breakfast aboard the train until 09:30. Arrive at Cape Town Station for around 10.00am. Upon arrival into Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to the hotel where you can enjoy an evening at leisure.
The Cape Milner is an oasis in Cape Town where you can enjoy modern comforts away from home. Situated in the trendy central suburb of Tamboerskloof at the foot of Table Mountain, The Cape Milner Hotel is close to the V&A Waterfront as well as the pristine white beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. The hotel is a short 5-10 minute drive/taxi to the pristine white beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton and 5-8 minute drive/taxi from the V&A Waterfront.
Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch
Enjoy a free day at leisure to experience the vibrant city of Cape Town. Alternatively, you can take part in an optional activity (not included).
Optional Activity: Cape Town Half Day City Tour: $110 per person
Situated below Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak and Lion’s Head, Cape Town offers a rich cultural and industrial heritage, grand splendour and an assurance of activity & excitement. This optional tour is a geographical and cultural extravaganza, showing you Cape Town, from its historical beginnings to the dazzling, modern city it is today. The tour commences with a visit to Table Mountain (weather permitting; cable car fee not included). Enjoy panoramic views over the Mother City and Robben Island in the distance lying sleepily in Table Bay harbour. In the heart of the city enjoy a short walk through the Company Gardens. From squirrels to a variety of plant life, it’s just a happy place to soak up some ‘Cape Town vibes’ and enjoy the aviaries and fishponds.
On the Wale Street end of the garden you will find a monument which was created to commemorate the life and work of Desmond Tutu – lovingly referred to by South Africans as “The Arch” and a tribute to the values of the South African Constitution. Arch for Arch was installed beside historic St. Georges Cathedral aka “People’s Cathedral” for its role in the resistance against apartheid. Step inside the Slave Lodge which explores the history of these unwilling immigrants and how they have contributed to the richness and diversity of South African history. As you drive through the city you shall get a feel for the cultural melting pot that it is. End the tour with a stop at Truth Café, a ‘steampunk inspired’ artisan coffee shop serving all hand-roasted coffees in a vintage cast-iron drum (any meals for own account). Return to your hotel upon completion of the tour where you may enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast
This awe-inspiring tour (approximately 9 hours) to the towering headland known as Cape Point encompasses magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, and picturesque coastal villages. The Cape Peninsula is one of the world's most scenic areas and stretches from the city centre all the way to Cape Point. In Simon’s Town you will stop for the chance to see penguins and enjoy some lunch (not included). On the way back you will also visit the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Note: The drive via Chapman's Peak is subject to the road being open. Ou Kaapse Weg (mountain pass in Cape Town) will be used as an alternative route when necessary.
Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast
Take this day at your own leisure with the opportunity to explore all that Cape Town has to offer or choose to embark on an optional excursion.
Optional Activity: Full Day Cape Winelands Tour - $160 per person
This morning after breakfast depart on a full day Cape Winelands Tour. This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Head to the heart of South Africa’s wine industry, Stellenbosch. Beautiful and culturally rich, the region is steeped in South African history. Walk down the canal-lined avenues, in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings. Enjoy the first wine tasting of the day at the Waterford Estate or similar.
Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, historically dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town in a most picturesque valley retains a French Huguenot style. Enjoy a wine tasting before enjoying the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of the many award winning restaurants (lunch is not included). Onward to Paarl, one of the Cape’s first farming districts. The town is set at the foot of the cluster of remarkable granite domes from which it takes its name. The last stop for the day is at a wine estate on the Paarl wine route. Return to the bustle of city life after an enthralling day in the countryside, arriving back at the hotel early evening.
Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning transfer to the nearby town of Stellenbosch where you will spend the next two nights in your quality guesthouse accommodation. Check in will be available from 14:00 onwards and luggage storage will be available until check-in. The remainder of the day is free at leisure.
Stellenbosch is a university town in South Africa's Western Cape province. It's surrounded by the vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountainous nature reserves of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg. The town's oak-shaded streets are lined with cafes, boutiques and art galleries. Cape Dutch architecture gives a sense of South Africa's Dutch colonial history, as do the Village Museum's period houses and gardens.
If there's one thing that Stellenbosch is renowned for, it’s wine. There are hundreds of estates scattered around the outskirts of the town, many of which produce world-class wines.
Overnight: Bonne Esperance, Stellenbosch or Similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today is free at leisure or alternatively take part in an optional wine tour offered by your hosts (not included). This can be booked through the hotel accommodation upon arrival.
Overnight: Bonne Esperance, Stellenbosch or Similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today you will be transferred to Cape Town Airport for your return flight back home.
Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight
Please note: Some flights may arrive +1 day later.
Extension 19-Day Package:
All of the above plus:
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
Extra Nights
Not available.
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for Children 12 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
Triple Share
Not available.
Bedding Configuration
Double or twin (subject to availability).
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